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State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

State: Wisconsin Agency:

Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - WI Dept of Workforce Developme Plan for:

2011-2013

Submitted in fiscal year: 2010

Part I: Assurances

Section 1: Legal Basis and Certifications Section 2: SPIL Development

Section 3: Independent Living Services Section 4: Eligibility

Section 5: Staffing Requirements

Section 6: Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting

Section 8: Protection, Use and Release of Personal Information Section 9: Signatures

Part II: Narrative

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities

Section 2: Scope, Extent, and Arrangements of Services

Section 3: Design for the Statewide Network of Centers

Section 4: Designated State Unit (DSU)

Section 5: Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)

Section 6: Service Provider Requirements

Section 7: Evaluation

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Section 8: State-Imposed Requirements

State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

2011-2013

Part I: Assurances

Section 1: Legal Basis and Certifications

1.1 The designated State unit (DSU) eligible to submit the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL or the plan) and authorized under State law to perform the functions of the State under the State Independent Living Services (SILS) and Centers for Independent Living (CIL) programs. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

1.2 The separate State agency eligible to submit the plan and authorized under State law to provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to individuals who are blind.

N/A

1.3 The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) that meets the requirements of section 705 of the Act and is authorized to perform the functions outlined in section 705(c) of the Act in the State.

Independent Living Council of Wisconsin

1.4 The DSU and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, and the SILC are authorized to jointly develop, sign and submit this SPIL on behalf of the State, and have adopted or otherwise formally approved the SPIL. Yes

1.5 The DSU, and, if applicable, the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, may legally carry out each provision of the plan and will comply with all applicable Federal statutes and regulations in effect with respect to the three-year period it receives funding under the SPIL.

Yes

1.6 The SPIL is the basis for State operation and administration of the program. All provisions of the SPIL are consistent with State law.

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1.7 The representative of the DSU and, if applicable, of the separate State agency authorized to provide VR services to individuals who are blind, who has the authority under State law to receive, hold, and disburse Federal funds made available under the SPIL and to submit the SPIL jointly with the SILC chairperson is Charlene Dwyer Ed.D., Administrator Wisconsin

Department of Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and N/A. Section 2: SPIL Development

2.1 The plan shall be reviewed and revised not less than once every three years, to ensure the existence of appropriate planning, financial support and coordination, and other assistance to appropriately address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, the needs in the State for:

• The provision of State independent living services;

• The development and support of a statewide network of centers for independent living;

• Working relationships between programs providing independent living services and independent living centers, the vocational rehabilitation program established under title I, and other programs providing services for individuals with disabilities.

Yes

2.2 The DSU and SILC conduct public meetings to provide all segments of the public, including interested groups, organizations and individuals, an opportunity to comment on the State plan prior to its submission to the Commissioner and on any revisions to the approved State plan. Yes

2.3 The DSU and SILC establish and maintain a written description of procedures for conducting public meetings in accordance with the following requirements. The DSU and SILC shall

provide:

• appropriate and sufficient notice of the public meetings;

• reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication in the conduct of the public meetings, including providing sign

language interpreters and audio-loops; and

• public meeting notices, written material provided prior to or at the public meetings, and the approved State plan in accessible formats for individuals who rely on alternative modes of communication.

Yes

2.4 At the public meetings to develop the State plan, the DSU and SILC identify those provisions in the SPIL that are State-imposed requirements beyond what would be required to comply with the regulations in 34 CFR parts 364, 365, 366, and 367.

Yes

2.5 The DSU will seek to incorporate into, and describe in, the State plan any new methods or approaches for the provision of IL services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under a project funded under chapter 2 of title VII of the Act and that the DSU determines to be effective.

Yes

2.6 The DSU and SILC actively consult, as appropriate, in the development of the State plan with the director of the Client Assistance Program (CAP) authorized under section 112 of the Act.

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Yes

Section 3: Eligibility

3.1 The State, directly or through grants or contracts, will provide IL services with Federal, State, or other funds

Yes

3.2 Independent living services shall be provided to individuals with significant disabilities in accordance with an independent living plan mutually agreed upon by an appropriate staff member of the service provider and the individual, unless the individual signs a waiver stating that such a plan is unnecessary.

Yes

3.3 All service providers will use formats that are accessible to notify individuals seeking or receiving IL services under chapter 1 of title VII about:

• the availability of the CAP authorized by section 112 of the Act;

• the purposes of the services provided under the CAP; and

• how to contact the CAP. Yes

3.4 Participating service providers meet all applicable State licensure or certification requirements.

Yes

Section 4: Eligibility

4.1 Any individual with a significant disability, as defined in 34 CFR 364.4(b), is eligible for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs authorized under chapter 1 of title VII of the Act. Any individual may seek information about IL services under these programs and request referral to other services and programs for individuals with significant disabilities, as

appropriate. The determination of an individual's eligibility for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs meets the requirements of 34 CFR 364.51.

Yes

4.2 Service providers apply eligibility requirements without regard to age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion or type of significant disability of the individual applying for IL services.

Yes

4.3 Service providers do not impose any State or local residence requirement that excludes any individual who is present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for IL services from

receiving IL services. Yes

Section 5: Staffing Requirements

5.1 Service provider staff includes personnel who are specialists in the development and provision of IL services and in the development and support of centers.

Yes

5.2 To the maximum extent feasible, a service provider makes available personnel able to communicate:

• with individuals with significant disabilities who rely on alternative modes of

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communication devices, Braille or audio tapes, and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act; and

• in the native languages of individuals with significant disabilities whose English

proficiency is limited and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act. Yes

5.3 Service providers establish and maintain a program of staff development for all classes of positions involved in providing IL services and, if appropriate, in administering the CIL program. The staff development programs emphasize improving the skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of IL services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy.

Yes

5.4 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employment of individuals with disabilities under section 503 of the Act.

Yes

Section 6: Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting

6.1 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will comply with applicable EDGAR fiscal and accounting requirements and will adopt those fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting for those funds.

Yes

Section 7: Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting

7.1 In addition to complying with applicable EDGAR recordkeeping requirements, all recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will maintain records that fully disclose and document:

• the amount and disposition by the recipient of that financial assistance;

• The total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which the financial assistance is given or used;

• the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources;

• compliance with the requirements of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act and Part 364 of the regulations; and

• other information that the Commissioner determines to be appropriate to facilitate an effective audit.

Yes

7.2 With respect to the records that are required by 34 CFR 364.35, all recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will submit reports that the Commissioner determines to be appropriate.

Yes

7.3 All recipients of financial assistance under parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will provide access to the Commissioner and the Comptroller General, or any of their duly

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authorized representatives, to the records listed in 34 CFR 364.37 for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations, and compliance reviews.

Yes

Section 8: Protection, Use, and Release of Personal Information

8.1 Each service provider will adopt and implement policies and procedures to safeguard the confidentiality of all personal information, including photographs and lists of names in accordance with the requirements of 34 CFR 364.56(a)(1-6).

Yes

Section 9: Signatures

As the authorized signatories, we will sign, date and retain in the files of the state agency(ies) and the Statewide Independent Living Council the Part I: Assurances, 1-8, and the separate Certification of Lobbying form ED-80-0013 (available in MS Word and PDF formats) for the state independent living program (Part B).

The effective date of this SPIL is October 1, 2010. Section 9: Signature for SILC Chairperson

Name

Kathie Knoble-Iverson Title

Chairperson Independent Living Council of Wisconsin Signed?

Yes

Date signed 06/15/2010

Section 9: Signature for DSU Director Name

Charlene Dwyer Ed.D. Title

Administrator Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Signed? Yes

Date signed 06/29/2010

Section 9: Signature for Separate State Agency for Individuals Who Are Blind Is there a Separate State Agency for Individuals Who Are Blind?

No Name N/A Title N/A Signed? No Date signed

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State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

2011-2013

Part II: Narrative

Section 1: Goals, Objectives and Activities - Screen 1

1.1 Goals and Mission

Describe the overall goals and mission of the State's IL programs and services. The SPIL must address the goals and mission of both the SILS and the CIL programs, including those of the State agency for individuals who are blind as they relate to the parts of the SPIL administered by that agency.

Goal Name: Mission

Goal Description:

A unified, statewide network of Centers for Independent Living and other consumer-controlled organizations provide quality services to support people of all ages with all types of disability in Wisconsin, as needed, to:

* determine the course of their lives and the services necessary to support their independence; * be fully included as active participants by business, government and other parts of community life to maximize their leadership, empowerment and productivity;

* live independently in fully inclusive communities; * have reasonable economic stability;

* have meaningful access to person-centered community living supports; and

* maximize their ability to effect change, manage their lives and live with a sense of personal power.

Goal Name:

Goal A. (Communities) Goal Description:

People with disabilities live in fully inclusive communities. Goal Name:

Goal B. (Economic) Goal Description:

People with disabilities have reasonable economic stability. Goal Name:

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Goal Description:

People with disabilities have meaningful access to person-centered community living supports. Goal Name:

Goal D. (Empowerment) Goal Description:

People with disabilities maximize their ability to effect change, manage their lives and live with a sense of personal power.

Goal Name: Goal E. (Network) Goal Description:

A statewide network of IL Centers provides quality services as needed by People with disabilities.

State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

2011-2013

Part II: Narrative

1.2 Objectives

1.2A. Specify the objectives to be achieved and the time frame for achieving them.

Goal(s) from

Section 1.1 Objective to be achieved

Time frame start date Time frame end date Mission Goal A. (Communities)

People with disabilities improve their access to coordinated, integrated, affordable accessible

transportation options as shown by a 10% increase in trips under sec. 85.21 programs.

Major Activities

Collaboration, including service enhancement; advocacy, formation of co-ordination group [ Note: We will also look at narrative reports from

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DOT on transportation initiatives]

Mission Goal A.

(Communities)

People with disabilities improve their access to coordinated, integrated, affordable accessible transportation options as shown by 15 planning groups which have representation or increased representation by people with disabilities. Major Activities

Collaboration, recruitment of consumers, advocacy, form co-ordination group

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Mission Goal A.

(Communities)

People with disabilities increase their access to accessible, affordable, integrated and safe housing as shown by 50 organizations promoting Visitability standards.

Major Activities

Broaden the Housing for All Advisory Committee (HFAAC) coalition, interacting with other groups around Visitability and passage of HFAAC-developed standards (Visitability and "LifeSpan Housing") in homes not covered by accessibility standards.

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Mission Goal A.

(Communities)

People with disabilities increase their access to accessible, affordable, integrated and safe housing as shown by eight Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) creating dedicated vouchers/units or wait list priority for elders and/or people with disabilities who are homeless, living in institutions or at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. Major Activities

Work through HFAAC, outreach to HUD, WHEDA & PHAs, organize ILCs & consumers to express the need to local PHAs

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Mission Goal B. (Economic)

People with significant disabilities in need of supported employment increase their access to competitive/integrated employment as shown by: * a 5% annual increase in supported employment outcomes (baseline data from FFY 09 reported by DVR) and

* a 10% annual increase in people active in employment services (baseline data from FFY 09 reported by DVR).

Major Activities

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* Consultation

** Identify barriers to competitive employment and help consumers overcome them,

* Enhance training for SES providers ** CRP rebalancing

** VFPS & other consumer-centered approaches * Benefits consultation

* Self-employment, SE and other non-traditional approaches

* Employer education

* Promote peer mentoring and support careers ** IRIS Peer Supports,

** MH Peer Spec., ** ILC Job Coaching

* Promote work incentives, e.g. TTW, MAPP & Making Work Pay demo, and other housing subsidy disregards

Mission Goal B. (Economic)

People with disabilities have meaningful access to work incentives benefits consultation as shown by each of eight ILC service areas has at least one trained/certified work force incentives benefits consultant.

Major Activities

Recruiting, Hiring, Training (ongoing, online), Maintaining

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Mission Goal C. (Supports)

Consumers have meaningful access to individual supports that allow them to participate in all aspects of our communities as shown by an increase from 12 to 15 in the number of counties that offer all four major MA-funded mental /emotional disability programs:

* Community Support Program (CSP),

* Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), * Community Recovery Services (CRS or 1915i) * Certified Crisis Program.

Major Activities

* Centers provide peer specialists at fair wage * Centers advocate to promote county involvement in programs

* Centers advocate consumer choice in MH services * WCILC works with Centers and statewide groups such as the Wisconsin Council on Mental Health, Recovery Task Force

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Mission Goal C. (Supports)

Consumers have meaningful access to individual supports that allow them to participate in all aspects of our communities as shown by a decrease in the number of people on LTC, including COR waiver, wait lists to 20% of the 2010 base line.

Major Activities

Review and monitor wait list policies; advocacy, support & monitor FC audit,

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Mission Goal D.

(Empowerment)

150 People with disabilities develop leadership skills.

Major Activities

Develop and maintain information on opportunities. Promote management opportunities for CIL staff and other leadership opportunities for Board members and consumers.

Provide education and training, including Peer Specialist training, for Council/Board, staff and consumers.

Promote opportunities for youth through Peer Power and other projects.

Sponsor conferences for consumers to learn about issues affecting people with disabilities and how to exercise leadership in policy development.

Identify/address barriers in collaboration with and network with partners.

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Mission Goal D.

(Empowerment)

Consumers advocate for needs through a grassroots network with a statewide presence as shown by (at minimum):

100 people learning from trainings offered and 150 people acting on local plans.

Major Activities

Build knowledge, skills & support platforms through IL Centers, DAWN and other supporters to promote: * Self-advocacy training

* Develop statewide grassroots network

* Train potential leaders in community organizing and other leadership skills

* Consumers running for local/legislative seats * History of IL & advocacy

* Disability rights & citizenship training

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Mission Goal E.

Consumers have access, as needed, to IL Services, including:

* Advocacy,

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(Network) * Peer Support, * IL Skills Training,

* Information and Referral,

* Assistive Technology Device Loan

and at least one other IL service as defined in the Rehab Act as shown by 21 counties where at least 5 consumers receive services requiring service records (CSRs) per 1000 people with disabilities in the county.

Major Activities

Outreach planning: Website, newsletters, outreach, incl. physical, brochures in all stakeholder locations (ADRCs, meal sites, VR, Job Centers, etc.)

Secure base funding mechanism (monitor restoration of state GPR funding & increase all funding)

Promote sufficient (at least one FTE per IL Center) staffing for assistive technology (AT) services Address barriers to employment through AT assessment and other IL services

Ensure maintenance of current advocacy services available to People with Disabilities and fight for/promote expansion of advocacy services

Mission Goal E. (Network)

Consumers have access to quality IL services as shown by at least 3 IL Centers improving the quality of IL services through peer reviews using WCILC?s QUILS? process.

Major Activities

The Network of Centers selects one or more Centers for a review each year considering the available funds, the preference of each Center and giving preference to the Centers with the oldest most recent review. Participating Centers prepare a review plan which includes the proposed review dates, its prior peer review dates, its most recent federal compliance review dates, if any, team composition, budget and its expectations with technical assistance from WCILC. The team, conducts the review and reports its findings and recommendations to the IL Center?s Executive Director and Board Chair or other Board Director designated by the Board to receive the report. The participating IL Center reports to ILCW and DVR its review plan and the results of the review with respect to the plan. The report includes a summary of actual expenses and at least two aspects

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of performance on which the Center will work to improve the quality of IL services. The aspects will be factors measurable by 704 Report data or other data that the Center will provide to DVR and ILCW. If the Center chooses to use factors not measurable by 704 data, it?s report will include baseline data reflecting the situation in the most recent period prior to or including the review. It will subsequently provide data showing performance during a

comparable period two years later.

Note - The QUILS? method is a voluntary,

confidential process. As such, neither the IL Council nor the DSU require any review team member or Center to provide the findings or recommendations to ILCW, DVR or any other party outside of the designated ILC officials.

Mission Goal E. (Network)

Consumers have access to quality IL services as shown by consumers meeting at least 50% of IL Goals set in a reporting year at all eight IL Centers. Major Activities

Technical Assistance, including through Program and other WCILC committees, Training/Staff development plan

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State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

2011-2013

Part II: Narrative

1.2 Objectives

1.2B Describe the steps planned regarding outreach to populations in the State that are unserved or underserved by programs under title VII, including minority groups and urban and rural populations.

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• Identify the populations to be designated for targeted outreach efforts

Wisconsin is a state abounding with diversity. The population includes dense urban and suburban areas in the Southeastern part of the state and other metropolitan areas including part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in the West. It also includes forest country farm country and the people who live in these rural areas over the majority of the State. Different racial and ethnic groups are found in many parts of the state. The Independent Living Council and DSU have thoroughly analyzed service data throughout the term of the prior State Plan. We found that no part of the State or any significant population segment is unserved. Yet consumers in virtually every part of the State and across all population segments are underserved. We reviewed the definition of "unserved and underserved groups or populations...." We believe that on the whole the following groups of individuals with significant disabilities meeting that definition are not underserved to a greater extent than other groups or populations of individuals with significant disabilities in the State: * Those who have cognitive and sensory impairments; * Those who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups; * Those who live in rural areas. The service data does show however that the following groups are relatively underserved: * Asians; * Individuals with Mental/Emotional disabilities and * Those living in health-care facilities. We and the IL Centers identified a concern about our level of service to veterans with disabilities but have insufficient information to document whether they are relatively underserved.

• Identify the geographic areas (i.e., communities) in which the targeted populations reside All consumers - statewide but especially in the seventeen counties of the Options for

Independent Living service area and several other counties (see sec. 3.2A); The highest concentrations of Asians are in the following counties (ordered by ILC Service Area): ATI - Dane CILWW - Dunn Eau Claire Independence1st - Milwaukee Waukesha ILR - La Crosse Midstate - Marathon Portage North Country - none Options - Brown Calumet Manitowoc Outagamie Sheboygan Winnebago Society`s Assets - none Our other identified underserved groups people with mental/emotional disabilities and those living in health-care facilities reside statewide.

• Describe how the needs of individuals with significant disabilities from minority group backgrounds will be addressed

IL Centers have the primary responsibility for outreach to these groups. Centers and other providers should consider strategies for outreach that include the following.

* Make brochures and other information in English, alternate formats and high-concentration foreign languages such as Spanish and Hmong to consumers directly and through county officials, disability organizations, refugee assistance organizations and other local contacts in underserved counties or areas with other underserved groups.

* Communicate and provide culturally appropriate services for underserved groups.

* Advertise in publications serving Asian, immigrant and other communities identified by the agency as underserved.

* Work with community organizations serving Asians, people with Mental/Emotional disabilities and other communities identified by the agency as underserved.

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* Open and support an office in an underserved county to coordinate work with consumers and others in that area.

* Recruit Board and staff members from underserved disability-type (e.g. mental/emotional disability), minority (e.g. Asian), recent facility residence and/or other groups identified by the agency as underserved.

* Recruit and develop leadership by youth and other people with disabilities representing underserved groups within the Center.

* Track veteran status for consumers served.

* Develop services for veterans, people living in healthcare facilities and people with significant mental/emotional disability, especially when funding is available for providing those services (e.g. peer specialists, Comprehensive Community Service programs).

* Conduct outreach activities in nursing homes or other institutions serving individuals with significant disabilities.

At the state level, we identify best outreach strategies within the IL community state-wide and nationally and provide training and technical assistance to centers with respect to the various strategies and practices in identifying underserved groups and planning to meet their needs. ILCW and the DSU have made a commitment to diversity. We show this commitment by our efforts to recruit individuals from all areas of the State, with all types of disabilities and from all significant minority populations within the State and support them for membership on the council and staff. We support nomination and recommendation to the governor for the Sec. 121 SILC representatives directly from the Sec. 121 agencies in the State of Wisconsin as is the practice with appointment of the IL network representative to the council. Work groups and committees identify potential minority organizations and/or members, consistently provide materials in alternate formats, and accomplish activities in an accessible setting that meet

standards of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

1.3 Financial Plan

Describe in sections 1.3A and 1.3B, below, the financial plan for the use of Federal and non-Federal funds to meet the SPIL objectives.

1.3A Financial Plan Tables

Complete the financial plan tables covering years 1, 2 and 3 of this SPIL. For each funding source, provide estimated dollar amounts anticipated for the applicable uses. The financial plan table should include only those funding sources and amounts that are intended to support one or more of the objectives identified in section 1.2 of the SPIL. To the extent possible, the tables and narratives must reflect the applicable financial information from centers for independent living. Refer to the SPIL Instructions for additional information about completing the financial tables and narratives.

Year 1 - 2011 Approximate funding amounts and uses

Sources SILC resource plan IL services General CIL operations Other SPIL activities

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Title VII Funds $0 $0 $787,450 $0 Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part B $163,800 $111,600 $0 $58,500 Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part C $0 $0 $1,156,616 $0 Title VII Funds Chapter 2, OIB (only

those provided by the OIB grantee to further a SPIL objective)

$0 $0 $0 $0

Other Federal funds - Sec. 101(a)(18) of

the Act (Innovation and Expansion) $0 $120,000 $0 $0 Other Federal funds - other $0 $0 $600,000 $15,900 Non-Federal funds - State funds $18,200 $12,440 $568,825 $6,500

Total 182000 244040 3112891 80900

Title VII Funds $0 $0 $0 $0

Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part B $163,800 $83,700 $0 $86,400 Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part C $0 $0 $1,156,616 $0 Title VII Funds Chapter 2, OIB (only

$0 $0 $0 $0

the Act (Innovation and Expansion) $0 $120,000 $0 $0 Other Federal funds - other $0 $0 $600,000 $15,900 Non-Federal funds - State funds $18,200 $9,300 $983,500 $9,600

Total 182000 213000 2740116 111900

Title VII Funds $0 $0 $0 $0

Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part B $163,800 $55,800 $0 $114,300 Title VII Funds Chapter 1, Part C $0 $0 $1,156,616 $0 Title VII Funds Chapter 2, OIB (only

$0 $0 $0 $0

the Act (Innovation and Expansion) $0 $120,000 $0 $0 Other Federal funds - other $0 $0 $600,000 $15,900

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Non-Federal funds - State funds $18,200 $6,200 $1,283,500 $12,700

Total 182000 182000 3040116 142900

1.3B Financial Plan Narratives

1.3B(1) Specify how the part B, part C and chapter 2 (Older Blind) funds, if applicable, will further the SPIL objectives.

Title VII, Ch. 1, Part B funds will support the following SPIL Objectives: * Fully inclusive communities objective 1-2 (Transportation) & 3-4 (Housing) * Community Living Supports objectives 1-2 (Mental Health & LTC for people with

physical/developmental disabilities) ? increasing the role of Independent Living in statewide development of mental health policy will be a priority in the second and third years of the plan. * Empowerment objective 1 (leadership training) & 2 (Grassroots Network) - Continuation of the Grassroots Network will be a priority for all three years of the Plan. A leadership conference in the second and third years of the plan will be a priority.

* Network of Centers objective 1 (access) & 2 (quality)

The DSU will develop contracts with IL Centers, ILCW and the Wisconsin Coalition of Independent Living Centers (WCILC) to achieve outcomes and perform activities described in Sec. 1.1.

WCILC will coordinate activities of the network of centers in support of SPIL objectives

referenced above with Title VII, Ch. 1, Part B funds, see Sec. 2.2A. WCILC is an independently incorporated, nonprofit organization controlled by the eight Wisconsin Centers for Independent Living.

Title VII, Ch. 1, Part C funds will support the following SPIL Objectives: * Fully inclusive communities objective 1-2 (Transportation) & 3-4 (Housing) * Economic stability objective 1 (employment) - 2

* Community Living Supports objectives 1-2

* Empowerment objective 1 (leadership training) & 2 (Grassroots Network) * Network of Centers objective 1 (access) & 2 (quality)

We do not anticipate using Title VII, Chapter 2 funds to support SPIL objectives.

Note - Sec. 1.3A for Year 1 (2011) includes the second year of ARRA Part C funds. It does not include ARRA Part B funds, all of which were awarded in 2009 and 2010. IL Centers may continue to obligate and spend any ARRA funds remaining for the designated purpose (for Part B, see Empowerment Objective 2) as permitted under the agreements consistently with the Rehabilitation Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

1.3B(2) Describe efforts to coordinate Federal and State funding for centers and IL services, including the amounts, sources and purposes of the funding to be coordinated.

The "State Funds" listed in Table 1.3A include two components:

* State ILC funding under sec. 46.96, Wis. Stats., approximately $1,000,000 annually, and * State Match for Title VII, Ch. 1, Part B funds under the State appropriation for Vocational

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Rehabilitation.

In FFY 2011 an innovation and expansion (I & E) project will be conducted by the DSU in coordination with the State Independent Living Council. An agreed upon commitment of $120,000 per year for up to 3 years has been made for I & E projects to provide statewide mentoring services delivered through IL Centers to a minimum of 100 DVR consumers to mitigate with measurable positive impacts, employment barriers which include: transportation, housing, long term care, AT and/or assisting VR consumers with other areas managing work and disability. The DSU coordinates these services, in accordance with the needs of Title I

consumers and the IL Centers? ability to provide the services. The DSU makes these project determinations upon the recommendation(s) of the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council and Independent Living Council of Wisconsin in consultation with WCILC. In addition, the DSU will provide approximately $15,900 in internal administration support, annually from Program Revenue or other funds towards IL State Plan services, including administration of the program. The other federal funds, including Rehab Act Sec. 110 and VR Program Revenue, may be used to:

* Support outreach to minorities as that term is used in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Plan * Increase partnerships within the workforce investment system, including disability sensitivity and

* Address consumer barriers to employment under the following SPIL objectives: ** Fully inclusive communities objectives 1-2 (Transportation) & 3-4 (Housing) ** Economic stability objectives 1-2 (employment)

** Community Living Supports objectives 1-2

** Network of Centers Objective 1 (related to Peer Support and/or Assistive Technology services)

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) administers State ILC funds. DHS combines them with Social Security Program Revenue for purposes of funding the statewide network of Centers. This interdepartmental funding arrangement is in accordance with state statute.

The DSU will have a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in effect with DHS to govern use of the Social Security Program Revenue consistently with this plan. The MOA will address other coordination issues such as assuring compliance with federal standards and assurances.

We consider the funds referenced above, together with Title VII, Ch. 1, Part C funds, as General CIL operating funds counted towards the "base funding level" referenced in Sec. 3.2.

Historically, our State has combined these funds to assure that a consumer in any county within the state could have access to IL services. All Wisconsin IL Centers offer the four core IL services, Assistive Technology Device Loan and demonstration programs in addition to other IL services.

The Director of the Office within DHS administering state funding for IL Centers is an ex-officio member of the Independent Living Council of Wisconsin. In addition to the coordination

provided by that relationship, we expect the Executive Director of the Independent Living Council of Wisconsin to meet regularly with Administrator of the Division of Long-Term Care, the sub-cabinet-level division encompassing IL and long-term-care services (for older Americans

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and people with physical or developmental disability).

We also work with WCILC to coordinate funding for centers and IL services. The WCILC Board meets regularly. Centers use WCILC to provide a unified voice, including with respect to

designation of the IL Center Director representing IL Centers on the IL Council, see

Rehabilitation Act Sec. 705. DSU and IL Council staff, usually separately, will regularly meet with the WCILC Board and more frequently with the WCILC Executive Director. These

meetings ensure that the various components of the IL program in the state can be most effective while avoiding duplication of services.

1.3B(3) Describe any in-kind resources including plant, equipment or services to be provided in support of the SILC resource plan, IL services, general CIL operations and/or other SPIL objectives.

N/A

1.3B(4) Provide any additional information about the financial plan, as appropriate.

The financial plan assumes the same level of funding as the year preceding this plan, except for "other federal funds." The section 110 funds and Program Revenue represent new support for the State Plan. The plan assumes that ARRA Part B funds will be available for 2011 only and that a cut in State support for IL Centers realized in 2009 will be restored in 2011.

1.4 Compatibility with Chapter 1 of Title VII and the CIL Work Plans

1.4A Describe how the SPIL objectives are consistent with and further the purpose of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act as stated in section 701 of the Act and 34 CFR 364.2.

The Council developed the objectives through a consumer-controlled process designed to solicit and address the concerns of consumers. The objectives in the plan are either 1) those that most consumers want to have addressed, 2) those to promote quality IL services or 3) those to promote relationships between IL partners or some combination of the three. In addition, our procedures reflect our intent that services are provided by consumers and/or consumer-controlled entities. The State's priorities reflected in this plan and our procedures promote consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access and individual and systems advocacy. We strive to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence and productivity of individuals with significant disabilities. We also promote and strive to maximize the integration and full inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities into the mainstream of American society. Our plan promotes provision, expansion and improvement of IL Services, including by

development and support for a strong statewide network of independent living centers. We also promote independent living services through other qualified entities and strive to improve working relationships between all IL partners, including the Council, the Centers, the state VR program, the Client Assistance Program, and other Rehabilitation Act and disability programs. The first four goals are specifically designed around services to promote the independence of

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people with disabilities. The last goal is designed to assure that people with disabilities have access to quality independent living services.

1.4B Describe how, in developing the SPIL objectives, the DSU and the SILC considered and incorporated, where appropriate, the priorities and objectives established by centers for independent living under section 725(c)(4) of the Act.

In developing the plan, the IL Council and DSU respect consumers as a joint constituency we share with IL Centers. We solicited information from consumers directly and through IL Centers. * We involved senior IL Center staff at all stages of the development of this plan to assure

maximum compatibility between CIL work plans and the State Plan.

* We anticipate that IL Centers will be the sole provider of IL services under this plan and a preferred provider for other services.

The input provided by IL Centers shaped each of the objectives developed.

1.5 Cooperation, Coordination, and Working Relationships Among Various Entities

Describe the steps that will be taken to maximize the cooperation, coordination and working relationships among the SILS program, the SILC, and centers; the DSU, other State agencies represented on the SILC and other councils that address the needs of specific disability

populations and issues; and other public and private entities determined to be appropriate by the SILC.

The description must identify the entities with which the DSU and the SILC will cooperate and coordinate.

DSU and SILC. The DSU and SILC meet at the staff level quarterly and more often, as needed, to maximize the cooperation and coordination of roles and responsibilities with respect to the IL programs. The ILCW Executive Director reports to the Council about these meetings. The DSU Administrator attends quarterly IL Council meetings and updates the Council on DSU services as a regular agenda item for Council meetings.

DSU, SILC, WCILC and IL Centers. The DSU, SILC and Coalition of IL Centers meet at the staff level quarterly and as needed to maximize the cooperation and coordination of their roles with respect to the IL programs. The IL Council and Coalition staff meet monthly and as needed to exchange information about implementation of the State Plan. These two organizations also coordinate meeting schedules so that their Boards have overlapping meetings and the IL Center representative on the IL Council is able to attend both meetings. The network of centers through WCILC designates the member of the Council to represent the network. The SILC, WCILC and IL Centers will coordinate trainings where feasible to avoid duplication when training may be useful to Board members or staff of more than one entity within the program.

DSU, Other State agencies and other councils. The DSU maintains formal liaison relationships with the following councils and other organizations:

* Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/wrc/) * State Independent Living Council (www.ilcw.org)

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* Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities (dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/Physical/gcpd.htm) * State Use Board (stateuseprogram.wi.gov)

* Great Lakes Intertribal Tribal Council (GLITC) Native American Services MOU (dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/pdf_files/glitc_mou.pdf)

* Statewide Assistive Technology Advisory Council

(dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/wistech/AssistTechAdvisBoard.htm)

* WisLoan Statewide Advisory Council / WisLoan Telework Loan Program (www.independencefirst.org/services/other/wisloan.asp)

* Wis. Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD, formerly WCDD) (www.wi-bpdd.org)

* Wis. Council on Physical Disabilities (www.pdcouncil.state.wi.us) * Wis. Council on Mental Health (www.mhc.state.wi.us)

* Wis. State Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (www.scaoda.state.wi.us) * Wis. (Statutory) Council on Blindness (dhs.wisconsin.gov/blind)

* Wis. Council for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (www.dhhcouncil.state.wi.us)

* Wis. Council on Workforce Investment ? Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (www.wi-cwi.org) * DWD Select Committee on Health Care Workforce Development

(www.dwd.state.wi.us/healthcare/committee.htm)

* Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (WDBN) Advisory Council (www.eri-wi.org/wdbn.php)

* ADA WI Partnership Committee (www.eri-wi.org/ADA.htm)

SILC and other agencies. The IL Council maintains staff contact and/or meets periodically with several disability councils and other organizations to solicit input for development of the State Plan for Independent living or regarding implementation of the Plan or to coordinate activities These include the following:

* Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/wrc/) * Governor's Committee for People with Disabilities

(dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/Physical/gcpd.htm) * Statewide Assistive Technology Advisory Council

(dhs.wisconsin.gov/disabilities/wistech/AssistTechAdvisBoard.htm)

* Wis. Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD, formerly WCDD) (www.wi-bpdd.org)

* Wis. Council on Physical Disabilities (www.pdcouncil.state.wi.us) * Wis. Council on Mental Health (www.mhc.state.wi.us)

* Wis. State Council on Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse (www.scaoda.state.wi.us) * Wis. (Statutory) Council on Blindness (dhs.wisconsin.gov/blind)

* Wis. Council for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (www.dhhcouncil.state.wi.us)

* Wis. Council on Workforce Investment - Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (www.wi-cwi.org) ILCW works to bring together all Governor appointed disability councils to better coordinate activities, promote IL philosophy and the State Plan for Independent Living directly or through staff-level meetings. With respect to councils that address the needs of specific disability populations and issues under other federal law, the SILC staff promote discussion on how to coordinate state plans and activities. In Wisconsin, these councils include:

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* Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (DD Act, as amended); * Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (Public Health Act / MHBG) and

* Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council (Rehabilitation Act, as amended).

Of course the SILC representative on the Rehabilitation Council is the lead person with respect to coordination of activities of those two councils.

ILCW and WCILC both participate in Survival Coalition. The Survival Coalition includes representatives of the DD Council, the Protection and Advocacy System and other disability councils and organizations. The Coalition meets twice a month to discuss statewide cross-disability issues.

Both ILCW and WCILC participate as members of the Housing For All Advisory Committee. This organization brings partners to the table specific to housing issues, including those identified in the State Plan: DHS, Department of Commerce Housing agency, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, the DD Council and others (See Housing Objective).

State appointed representatives from the Wis. Department of Transportation, Department of Commerce Housing agency, Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Oneida Employment Services are active participants of ILCW. The SILC staff meets with these representatives as necessary to coordinate activities related to the State Plan for Independent Living.

The Executive Director of the Council meets regularly with senior DHS staff to discuss issues relevant to the State IL Services and Centers for Independent Living programs. DHS administers the Medical Assistance Plan as well as the State IL and Older Blind programs. A representative of the DSU will join these meetings or meet separately with DHS or Council staff as necessary. 1.6 Coordination of Services

Describe how IL services funded under chapter 1 of title VII of the Act will be coordinated with and complement other services to avoid unnecessary duplication with other Federal, State, and local programs, including the OIB program authorized by chapter 2 of title VII of the Act, that provide IL- or VR-related services.

Education

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) coordinates Education services within the State. Services are provided through dozens of largely autonomous, local education agencies (LEAs or school boards), Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (regional agencies providing support services for LEAs), the University of Wisconsin System and the Technical College system. Special education. Special Education Services in Wisconsin are co-ordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), the State Educational Agency. The DSU maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with DPI and DHS regarding transition services to define the responsibilities of the three service systems with respect to transition-age youth with disabilities. In addition, the DSU participates in the following groups to coordinate activities.

* Statewide Transition Consortium

* Advisory Council for Special Education (dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html)

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Wisconsin Technical College System Board. It is delivered through sixteen regional school boards and their affiliated schools, see www.witechcolleges.org.

Developmental Disabilities, Public Health, Mental Health and other Social Services, including the OIB program authorized by chapter 2 of title VII of the Act, that provide IL- or VR-related services.

Development Disabilities and Long-Term Care

DHS, through its Division of Long Term Care, coordinates services to people with sensory, physical or developmental disabilities and other long-term care (LTC) services. DD and LTC services are delivered primarily through managed care organizations under the Family Care and others under legacy and IRIS (self-determination) programs. Services include long-term home and community-based waiver services and fee-for-service Medicaid, see

dhs.wisconsin.gov/programs/ltc.htm.

WCILC, ILCs and ILCW are actively engaged in implementation of long-term care reform. ILCs are also actively engaged in local planning to coordinate services. The Division is represented on the Council.

The Division of Long Term Care Services also administers state CIL contracts (see above). The regular meetings described in Sec. 1.5 include the Administrator of this Division and others. DHS provides an ombudsman program for long-term care services under age sixty. Ombudsman services for older consumers are available through the Board on Aging and Long-Term Care. The program for younger consumers is contracted to Disability Rights Wisconsin, the Protection and Advocacy System for people with disabilities in Wisconsin.

Assistive Technology

DHS, through its Division of Long Term Care also coordinates the WisTech Assistive

Technology (AT) program. Many WisTech services are provided through ILCs. ILCs actively participate on the WisTech Advisory Committee to coordinate delivery of AT services with IL services and other services for individuals with disabilities.

Older Blind

The State has an Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (OBVI) attached to the Department of Health Services, Division of Long Term Care. The DSU contracts with this office to provide services under the Older Blind IL Program.

A review and assessment will be conducted to make a determination about possible duplication of service provision between the OBVI and CILs. The review will be conducted with assistance from OBVI and CIL staff. While OBVI staff provide disability specific independent living services for persons who are Blind or visually impaired, there may be some similar services available to consumers at the CILs. A coordination of service provision and possible cross referral process needs to be refined where there is identified duplication of effort. Current OBVI services are identified in individualized plans. These services include: assistive technology device identification and loan, adult daily living skill training focusing on strategies and teaching methods specifically for the Blind and visually impaired. Transportation coordination and

orientation and mobility training is also provided.

Results of consumer satisfaction surveys and planned outreach efforts made by the OBVI will be shared with the SILC and ILCs for planning and coordination purposes. OBVI Staff will attend SILC meetings when travel and time permits and management staff from OBVI will provide

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quarterly updates to the ex-officio SILC member from DHS for inclusion in the SILC minutes. OBVI staff provides disability specific independent living services for persons who are blind or visually impaired. The OBVI and ILCs make cross referrals and are co-located in some of the same IL facilities. For those individuals seeking assistance with low-vision or blindness skills training but do not meet federal eligibility, appropriate referrals will be made to the Independent Living Centers and/or other community resources.

DVR and IL Council staff meet with the Statutory Council on Blindness (SCOB) to ascertain the needs of Blind persons and those with visual impairments and coordinate services. The SCOB is a statutory, consumer-controlled council which advises the OBVI and other state programs with respect to Blindness and visual impairment.

Public Health and Disaster Preparedness

DHS, through its Division of Public Health, coordinates services to promote public health and prevent injury, disease, death and property damage from disasters. Public health and disaster planning services are often delivered through county and other local agencies.

The state coordinates IL services with other services offered through this division through the DHS Council member and through other efforts by IL partners to keep posted with developments affecting people with disabilities by this division. ILCs engage with local public health agencies with respect to services for people with disabilities.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

DHS, through its Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, coordinates mental health and substance abuse services. Services are offered through the Wisconsin Medical

Assistance Program, through the long-term care system for Individuals eligible for those services and through county and other local agencies. The mental health service delivery system is

described in the annual Mental Health Block Grant Plan found on the Wisconsin Council for Mental Health website, www.mhc.state.wi.us/mhbg.htm.

The Division has recently increased the level of coordination of services and cooperation with the State IL program. They formed a work group to coordinate input for the State IL Plan and have assigned staff to attend IL Council meetings.

Medical Assistance (SSA Title XIX)

DHS, through its Division of Health Care Access and Accountability, coordinates the Wisconsin Medical Assistance Program (MA). IL partners continually engage with the division to

coordinate services with respect to individuals with disabilities.

Wisconsin is increasingly relying upon managed care organizations for delivery of MA services. It does provide ombudsman services for SSI recipients with issues related to their MA Managed Care. These services are also offered through Disability Rights Wisconsin.

Social Security Act Title XX

Title XX funds are coordinated by DHS and the Department of Children and Families in Wisconsin. The state agencies pass through these funds to county agencies through the state's community aids program. ILCs are actively engaged with county social service agencies to coordinate IL services with Title XX services.

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title XVIII of the Social Security Act Housing

In Wisconsin, Housing services are coordinated through the Department of Commerce. Services are provided through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), more than 200 public housing authorities and other entities.

A representative of the Department is a member of the Council. In addition, IL partners participate in the Housing for All Advisory Committee to coordinate IL services with housing services in the State.

Transportation

Coordination of Transportation services is through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and various regional planning authorities. Services are offered through counties and a variety of other entities.

A representative of the department is a member of the Council. She helps facilitate coordination of IL Services with transportation services.

The Department also co-ordinates an Inter-Agency Council on Transportation Coordination (ICTC). The DSU is represented on the Council. IL Centers are represented on the ICTC Stakeholders Committee.

Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation

Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services are provided primarily within the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) statewide one-stop employment system network. The DSU is a division within DWD. In addition to the DWD/DVR, services are provided through various local and private entities, including county agencies and community rehabilitation providers. IL services are coordinated with other employment and VR services through representatives on the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council and other bodies.

Social Security Act Title XVIII (Medicare)

These services are provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services. ILCs help consumers with individual Medicare issues. Some Centers also provide benefits counseling to help individual consumers coordinate their services. Veterans Services

In Wisconsin, Veterans Services are coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Services are provided through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, county Veterans Service Offices and various other entities. IL Centers also work to coordinate services at the local level.

1.7 Independent Living Services for Individuals who are Older Blind

Describe how the DSU seeks to incorporate into, and describe in, the State plan any new

methods or approaches for the provision of IL services to older individuals who are blind that are developed under the Older Individuals who are Blind program and that the DSU determines to be effective.

The Independent Living-Older Blind program is administered by contract with the DSU by the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired, (OBVI) housed within the Department of Health

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Services.

The OBVI has proposed several new initiatives that the DSU will monitor. If effective, these projects will be encouraged and supported with the resources available to the OBVI, ILCW and the CIL?s.

The OBVI will collaborate with other agencies that also provide services to older blind individuals who are 55 or older. The OBVI will provide other agency staff with training on working with individuals who are blind and visually impaired. They will develop and provide specific training for persons with a low vision diagnosis or total blindness and train on possible intervention methods and functional barrier removal to increase independence. OBVI may provide this training to the DSU VR staff, ILC staff, ILCW members, or other agencies identified.

The OBVI will develop a peer group teaching model to provide training and support at four separate levels: 1.) Basic Information about OBVI and resources, 2.) Substantive Information and basic skill training, 3.) Specific independent living skill set instruction and, 4.) Assistive Technology Training. The OBVI recognizes that the ILCW and CIL?s is a model of peer support and will collaborate with them in this effort.

The OBVI will assist the CIL?s in providing volunteers to read Braille signage as requested. OBVI staff is seeking to become an accreditation body for the National Accreditation Council. The National Accreditation Council gives public recognition to those agencies and schools which operate in compliance with the standards for accreditation as providing a high level of service to people with visual impairments.

State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

2011-2013

Part II: Narrative

Section 2: Scope, Extent, and Arrangements of Services

2.1 Scope and Extent

2.1A Check the appropriate boxes in the SPIL Instrument table indicating the types of IL

services to be provided to meet the objectives identified in section 1.2 of this SPIL, and whether the services will be provided by the CILs or by the DSU (directly and/or through contract or grant).

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by the DSU (directly) the DSU (through contract and/or grant)

the CILs (Not through DSU

contracts/ grants)

Core Independent Living Services - Information

and referral No Yes Yes

Core Independent Living Services - IL skills

training No Yes Yes

Core Independent Living Services - Peer counseling No Yes Yes Core Independent Living Services - Individual and

systems advocacy No Yes Yes

Counseling services, including psychological,

psychotherapeutic, and related services No No No Services related to securing housing or shelter,

including services related to community group living, and supportive of the purposes of this Act and of the titles of this Act, and adaptive housing services (including appropriate accommodations to and modifications of any space used to serve, or occupied by, individuals with significant

disabilities)

No Yes Yes

Rehabilitation technology No Yes Yes

Mobility training No Yes Yes

Services and training for individuals with cognitive and sensory disabilities, including life skills

training, and interpreter and reader services

No Yes Yes

Personal assistance services, including attendant care and the training of personnel providing such services

No Yes Yes

Surveys, directories and other activities to identify appropriate housing, recreation, accessible

transportation and other support services

No Yes Yes

Consumer information programs on rehabilitation and IL services available under this Act, especially for minorities and other individuals with disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or

underserved by programs under this Act

No Yes Yes

Education and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities

No Yes Yes

Supported living No Yes Yes

Transportation, including referral and assistance for

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Physical rehabilitation No No No

Therapeutic treatment No No No

Provision of needed prostheses and other appliances

and devices No No No

Individual and group social and recreational

services No Yes Yes

Training to develop skills specifically designed for youths who are individuals with significant

disabilities to promote self-awareness and esteem, develop advocacy and self-empowerment skills, and explore career options

No Yes Yes

Services for children with significant disabilities No Yes Yes Services under other Federal, State, or local

programs designed to provide resources, training, counseling, or other assistance of substantial benefit in enhancing the independence, productivity, and quality of life of individuals with significant disabilities

No Yes Yes

Appropriate preventive services to decrease the need of individuals with significant disabilities for similar services in the future

No Yes Yes

Community awareness programs to enhance the understanding and integration into society of individuals with disabilities

No Yes Yes

Other necessary services not inconsistent with the

Act No Yes Yes

2.1B Describe any service provision priorities, including types of services or populations, established for meeting the SPIL objectives identified in section 1.2.

Objective ->Service priorities (type/population) Inclusive Communities

* Transportation -> I&R, Advocacy, Skills Training * Housing -> Advocacy, Skills Training

Economic Stability

* Employment -> Peer Support and counseling, Advocacy, Community Education * Benefits -> Benefits Consultation, Advocacy

Community Living Supports * Access -> Advocacy Empowerment

* Leadership -> Skills Training, Peer Support * Grassroots -> Skills Training, Peer Support Network of Centers

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people living in counties with low service levels

* Quality -> I&R, Peer Support, Skills Training, Advocacy Outreach

* Steps -> Consumer information programs, programs for underserved. See Sec. 1.2B See generally, Sec. 1.3(B)(1)

2.1C If the State allows service providers to charge consumers for the cost of services or to consider the ability of individual consumers to pay for the cost of IL services, specify the types of IL services for which costs may be charged and for which a financial need test may be applied, and describe how the State will ensure that:

• Any consideration of financial need is applied uniformly so that all individuals who are eligible for IL services are treated equally; and

• Written policies and consumer documentation required by 34 CFR 364.59(d) will be kept by the service provider.

Indicate N/A if not applicable.

Service providers may not charge consumers for the cost of information and referral services or consider the ability of individual consumers to pay for the cost of those services.

Service providers may charge consumers or consider their ability to pay for other IL services only when the provider has a written policy identifying the specific types of IL services for which a charge or financial need test may be applied, with a schedule of any fees to be assessed, and document the individual's financial need and participation in the cost of service, which policy is approved by the DSU.

The DSU will approve the policy when the charges or consideration of ability to pay applies to situations where comparable services and benefits are available under any other program. The DSU may approve policies covering other situations for no longer than the term of this plan when the provider's limits are based upon financial ability to provide the service. The DSU will condition approval of any provider's policy upon the provider's demonstration that the policy is applied uniformly and that the provider has kept the required documentation.

A service provider may also withhold provision of an IL service other than information and referral when:

* The provider only provides the service on a fee-for-service basis and

* No fee, other than funds provided pursuant to this Plan or sec. 46.96, Wis. Stats are available for payment.

DSU approval is not required when a provider withholds service in this manner without regard to an individual's ability to pay.

2.2 Arrangements for State-Provided Services

2.2A If the DSU will provide any of the IL services identified in section 2.1A through grants or contractual arrangements with third parties, describe such arrangements.

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The DSU develops contracts with the SILC and CILS using Part B funds for the provision of IL services and to address specific SPIL objectives. All contracts issued will include standard assurances, reporting and billing requirements, record-keeping, and other monitoring procedures as the DSU handles contracts under Section 110 VR funding.

The DSU provides social security reimbursement funds to CILs through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). This funding arrangement is required by statute in the state budget. These funds are provided for general CIL operation.

State General Purpose Revenue is provided to CILs and other consumer-controlled organizations for provision of IL Services or addressing specific SPIL objectives. State funds are awarded, administered and monitored in the same manner as federal funds.

2.2B If the State contracts with or awards a grant to a center for the general operation of the center, describe how the State will ensure that the determination of an individual's eligibility for services from that center shall be delegated to the center.

The DSU will ensure that the determination of an individual's eligibility for services from the IL Centers with which there are contracts providing for center operations, shall be determined by qualified staff of the center through explicit statements to that effect in the contracts and included regulatory language. Periodic on-site visits of IL Centers with whom the DSU has contracts will confirm establishment of eligibility by CIL staff.

State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)

2011-2013

Part II: Narrative

Section 3: Design for the Statewide Network of Centers

3.1 Existing Network

Provide an overview of the existing network of centers, including non-Part C-funded centers that comply with the standards and assurances in section 725 (b) and (c) of the Act, and the

geographic areas and populations currently served by the centers.

Wisconsin has eight Independent Living Centers (ILCs) dispersed throughout the state. All 8 centers receive both state and federal (Part C) funding. All 8 centers serve all populations within their service area. The centers and their service areas are listed below.

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